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Synthetic Biology Applications Inventory
New technologies are often defined by a few iconic examples that capture the public imagination. While nanotechnology was defined in the early days by its applications like stain-resistant clothing and sunscreens, it took longer to realize that nanoscale science and engineering were having pervasive impacts across multiple economic sectors and products and creating significant potential Read More »
- August 8, 2012
- | Filed under Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, South Asia, Other, Report, and 2001-2025
Biosafety and Biosecurity: Building Sustainable Capacity Conference Outcome Document
IFBA 2012 Conference Outcomes This document summarizes the outcomes of the 2nd Conference of the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA), Biosafety and Biosecurity: Building Sustainable Capacity, held in Johannesburg, South Africa on 28 and 29 June, 2012. The conference sought to identify innovative approaches to biosafety and biosecurity that are affordable, practical and sustainable; Read More »
- August 8, 2012
- | Filed under Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, South Asia, Other, Report, and 2001-2025
Biodefense: When Technology Goes Global
Biotechnologies present critical choices for the United States in this new strategic era. These technologies contain both great promise and great risk. Genetically modified crops may provide the means to feed the world’s growing population, and new drugs may treat diseases that have plagued humans throughout the millennia. The growth of this sector may provide Read More »
- April 16, 2012
- | Filed under Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, South Asia, Commentary, and 2001-2025
Biosecurity Challenges of the Global Expansion of High-Containment Biological Laboratories
During July 10-13, 2011, 68 participants from 32 countries gathered in Istanbul, Turkey for a workshop organized by the United States National Research Council on Anticipating Biosecurity Challenges of the Global Expansion of High-containment Biological Laboratories. The United States Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program sponsored the workshop, which was held in partnership with the Read More »
- March 13, 2012
- | Filed under Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, South Asia, Report, and 2001-2025
Improving Epidemic Response: Building Bridges Between the U.S. and China (Conference Report)
“Improving Epidemic Response: Building Bridges Between the U.S. and China was held in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2012. Hosted by the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, this conference brought together leaders from China and the U.S. who represent federal government, city and county government, research organizations, industry, think tanks, and academia. The meeting provided a Read More »
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